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Hybrid 6th Grade ELA Teacher

Chester-Upland School District · Edgmont, United States Of America · Hybrid

2025-08-13 14:00:00.0

Hybrid 6th Grade ELA Teacher

Chester-Upland School District · Edgmont, United States Of America · Hybrid

2025-08-13 14:00:00.0

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6th Grade ELA Teacher

JobID: 682

Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/Language Arts

Date Posted:
8/12/2025

Location:
Edgmont Scholars Academy

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REPORTS TO: Building Principal

MISSION: The Chester Upland School District is committed to providing all students the opportunity to achieve excellence in the four A's: Academics, Athletics, Arts, and Activities.

The senior leadership team continues to build a talented and committed team to ensure all students are prepared to graduate from Chester Upland schools career and college ready! The C.O.R.E. is the foundation of the Chester Upland School District’s vision and mission.

C.O.R.E.:
C- Children First: The well being and continuous learning of every child will drive decisions.
O- One Chester Upland: With dedicated community of partners, parents, students and staff, we will excel, united as One Chester Upland.
R- Reimagining: Through a mode of continuous improvement, we will apply four important levers for change, collaboration, capacity building, deepening knowledge of pedagogy, and focusing direction to improve outcomes for all.
E- Equity, Excellence, and Emotional Intelligence: We will ensure equitable access to a quality education that includes emotional intelligence and leads to excellence across all opportunities and services.

General Duties and Responsibilities

Provides rigorous curriculum that aligns with Pennsylvania Department of Education Standards for teachers.
Demonstrates mastery of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials for course(s) taught.
Creates lesson plans, aligned with current state and district standards, which drives instruction through formative assessment and differentiation.
Maintains a safe, organized classroom, which supports students’ independent learning, collaboration and choice.
Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques.
Provides a variety of assessments and uses assessments for planning and instruction.
Monitors and maintains a positive classroom environment that supports the school wide behavior expectation, in which most students are engaged, incorporates mutual respect and provides cooperative learning opportunities.
Uses available technology/instructional media to enhance the students’ learning experiences.
Establishes and maintains appropriate relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members by communicating in a tactful, courteous, and confidential manner.
Communicates and interacts appropriately with other professional staff in academic planning and school committee work.
Attends and participates in staff meetings and extra-curricular/school related activities and committees.
Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth and works with administrator to formulate and complete professional development plans.
Maintains a professional appearance and demonstrates behavior that is conscientious and responsible.
Engages parents and guardians in the education of their children
Does not engage in discriminatory practices on any basis, including race, origin, gender, socio-economic status, disability, religion, or political beliefs.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the school administrator.

Other Requirements

Specialized teaching assignments may require additional training and/or certification.
Must be able to pass an initial fingerprint and background clearance checks
May be required to lift and carry heavy, bulky supplies and materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
May be required to work outside normal working hours.
May be required to travel to perform work functions.

Ideal Candidate will demonstrate the following and/or have experience with:

A commitment to success for all of the Chester Upland students and specifically to raising the academic achievement of all the children in this district
A desire to grow professionally and seek out new opportunities for professional development
An ability to use data to drive instruction
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Innovative teaching methodologies using techniques such as team teaching, demonstrations, simulation and consultation
An ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills
An ability to critically assess challenges and identify effective instructional/behavioral solutions to support the success of each student
Exceptional classroom management skills
Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Strong working knowledge of technology used to differentiate instruction for students.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
Appropriate Standard Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate for the given subject area for which you are applying, or enrollment in a PA certification program
Preferred experience in an urban school setting
The following are required:

PA Criminal clearances
PA Child Abuse clearances
FBI clearances
Physical including TB Test
Proof of U. S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

UNION AFFILIATION: Chester Upland Education Association

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Receipt of a completed application, resume, cover letter and transcripts
A minimum of three current written letters of reference from previous or current directors, principal, and supervisors
Personal interview(s)

The information in this job description is for compliance with the Chester Upland School District Board Policy and the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities and qualifications for the position. The incumbent may perform or be assigned other duties.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The Chester Upland School District (CUSD) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CUSD ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 267-916-5169.

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